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Statement from Dario Amodei on Our Discussions with the Department of War

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February 26, 2026

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Summary

Dario Amodei emphasizes the importance of using AI for national defense against autocratic adversaries. Anthropic has proactively deployed its models to the Department of War and the intelligence community, becoming the first frontier AI company to do so within the US government's classified networks.

Key Takeaways

Anthropic has deployed its AI models, including Claude, to the Department of War and intelligence community for critical applications such as intelligence analysis and operational planning.
Anthropic has chosen to forgo significant revenue to prevent the use of Claude by firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party and has advocated for strong export controls on AI technology.
Anthropic opposes the use of AI for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, citing risks to democratic values and the current unreliability of frontier AI systems.
The Department of War has indicated it will only contract with AI companies that agree to any lawful use of their technology.

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Community Sentiment

Mixed

Positives

Dario and Anthropic are commended for taking a moral stand on AI ethics, which is increasingly rare in the tech industry.

Concerns

The statement raises concerns about the reliability of frontier AI systems for fully autonomous weapons, suggesting a troubling future if training data improves.
The lack of a clear stance against partially autonomous mass surveillance indicates a potential ethical compromise in AI applications.